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Chips & Dust
I did my first post on this subject in the Shop Notes tab of this web site: http://thehobbyistworkshop.com/jla/index.php/shop-notes/the-shop-dust-storm
Now that I have the blog in place it makes more sense to continue the story here. It seems no one is reading or at least commenting here, so here is your chance. Posting within the site is all one way, my way, but here readers can talk back.
I actually ordered the SHOP FOX W1727 1 HP Dust Collector. Very similar specs as the Jet brand shown in the original post and actually a bit more CFM. Those specs are usually a bit speculative anyway. The important point is the price was right through Amazon.com. The proof will be known when it arrives and I get to run the machine.
The best news is that I will finally be doing the right thing for my health by getting the shop dust under control. It is supposed to filter down to 2.5 microns. I also ordered hoses and clamps so I can go down to 2.5 inch hose for smaller machines (shop vac hose size).
It is one of the smaller dust collectors but it is exactly what I want for my very small shop. A small footprint and the ability to run for long periods. The cost reduction is due to the felt bag rather than the large cartridge. I also like the bottom intake. My previous choice had a top intake which is fine for an overhead system but not for a temporary hose on the floor. Watch for more info once I have it in hand.
Update 3/11/13 I posted an article under Tools| Shop Fox Dust Collector
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I looked at my tired shop vac and couldn't help but notice the large numbers splashed across the motor housing that proclaimed it was rated 5.5 HP peak power. That must be the instant the power is applied (initial surge). 5.5 Hp motor would never run long at that power on a 115-120V. 20Amp circuit. That circuit is good for 2,300-2,400 watts but not continuous. 5.5 hp is 4100 watts. At most that 20A /115v circuit should be running no more than 2 hp. continuous load.
I am looking for my old but trusty (maybe rusty) Amprobe meter. I think actual current measurements between the 5.5 hp shop vac and the 1 hp Shop Fox will be interesting.I'll post the comparison.
I used the Shop Fox dust collector in a real world application this weekend. I built a little building board for the bench, see -> | Wood | Small Building Board.
It's the first time my Powermatic table saw has had a dust collector on it. I usually just let it discharge onto the driveway where I sweep the sawdust up or away.
Not so any longer. That dust collector works sweet! I'll guess-ta-mate the sound level is around 60-65 db. About conversation level. I could let it run for hours. The video I published doesn't do the sound justice. You have to be there. It sucks the saw clean and there is no mess. I work in a garage shop with the O.H. Door open so I didn't see or smell ANY dust from the vacuum bag.
Hook-up to the saw was approximately 1.437 seconds. Yeah, just push the hose plastic quick fitting on the discharge from the saw. No tool, no clamps. The hardest part was bending over. BTW, the hose and connectors are not part of the Shop Fox collector kit.
Oh why did I wait so long?
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